Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bayliner 217 Outboard Deck Boat 2008 vs Bayliner 222 Classic 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bayliner 217 Outboard Deck Boat 2008 vs Bayliner 222 Classic 2005 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Bayliner 217 Outboard Deck Boat 2008 carries a rated maximum of 200 hp. Engine data for the Bayliner 222 Classic 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 55 gal and 55 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bayliner 217 Outboard Deck Boat 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Bayliner 222 Classic 2005 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bayliner 217 Outboard Deck Boat 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bayliner 217 Outboard Deck Boat 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bayliner 222 Classic 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model217 Outboard Deck Boat
Model222 Classic
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches97
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 7 ft. 7.5 in. (2.32 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 8 in. (2.34 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Meters2.34
Bridge clearance - Inches91.5
Bridge clearance - Inches92
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 4 in. (0.41 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 7.5 in. (0.8 m)
Draft [max] - DetailHull: 1 ft. 5 in. (.43 m) Max: 2 ft. 10 in. (.86 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches31.5
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail3,035 lbs. (1,377 kg)
Weight - Detail4,078 lbs. (1,850 kg)
Weight - kg1376.65
Weight - kg1849.75
Weight - lbs.3035
Weight - lbs.4078
Length - Meters6.27
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 7 in. (6.27 m) Rigged: 21 ft. 2 in. (6.45 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 3 in. (6.78 m) Rigged: 24 ft. 7 in. (7.49 m)
Length overall - Meters6.45
Length overall - Meters7.49
Length overall - Inches254
Length overall - Inches295
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard150 hp Mercury Optimax
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208.2 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max200 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal. (37.8 l)
Water capacity13 gal. (49 l)
Maximum people12
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailOptional
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 27 ft. 3 in. (8.31 m)
Trailer - Length over all28 ft. 9 in. (8.76 m) Rigged: 29 ft. 6 in. (9.0 m)
Trailer - Weight4,507 lbs. (2,044 kg)
Trailer - Weight5,528 lbs. (2,507 kg)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailOptional
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - HeightRigged: 10 ft. 6 in. (3.20 m)